disability and TV

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Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-nominated actor creating greater disability representation in the media

We speak to BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley about her living with spinal bifida, her acting career and being a patron…

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Bruce Kenneth: a furniture designer and TV craftsman with one arm

We speak to Bruce Kenneth about living with a disability, becoming a furniture designer and his appearances on TV.  

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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds investigates pioneering drug for children with dwarfism in new documentary

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is In a new BBC documentary where she investigates a controversial new drug that some people argue…

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Tim Renkow on being a comedian and actor with cerebral palsy

We speak to star of BBC sitcom Jerk, Tim Renkow, about living with cerebral palsy and his career as a…

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Rosie Jones bags trio of commissions from Channel 4

Comedian, actress and author Rosie Jones – who has cerebral palsy - is to star in three new commissions for…

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Sophie Morgan joins the Celebrity Bake Off line-up for Stand Up To Cancer 2022

TV presenter and disability activist Sophie Morgan will be taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To…

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Channel 4 announces all-star disabled presenting team for Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games 

Channel 4 has announced an all-star disabled presenting team for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, which will include Ade…

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Amy Conachan: disabled actress best known for playing Courtney Campbell in Hollyoaks

We speak to Amy Conachan about her career as an actress, her time as Courtney in Hollyoaks, her upcoming role…

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Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis wins Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice have been crowned champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2021, with Rose…

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TV presenter Paddy McGuinness opens up about being a parent to autistic children in new BBC documentary

In a new one-off BBC documentary titled Paddy And Christine McGuinness: Our Family And Autism, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness and…

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